Zach Baron and Alec Peters, accompanied by Karen Ulmer Dorsch, made a presentation on biodiesel to the Choose Franklin group on Thursday, May 3.

About 40 people were present, including the mayor, the city manager, state representatives and several business leaders. After the presentation, the students fielded questions confidently and expertly. Mike Seymour of the Franklin Savings Bank gave very positive feedback, and said that this was better than 90% of the presentations the group normally has. It is great PR for the school. Zach has since been in touch with the mayor and they are moving ahead with the biodiesel. He had already spoken to John Rhymes about his ability to supply the city. He is also contacting the city’s mechanic, Brian Sullivan, who had a poor experience with ethanol, and talking to Becky Ohler, the state DES person who has been working with several towns.

The handouts that Zach & Alec prepared for the Choose Franklin group are available in the Energy Fellowship section of the Community tab.